How to add Git Bash to Windows Terminal

Update: I have since switched to using zsh on the Windows Terminal for a unified experience across my macOS and Windows machines.

Windows Terminal

Initially released on 3 May 2019, the Windows Terminal offers users a multi-tabbed command-line experience. It can run any Windows terminal emulators in a separate tab. I immediately downloaded the preview version when it first came out after I saw this feature.

By default, Windows Terminal comes with PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell and WSL.

I had no idea how to add Git Bash to Windows Terminal, and I searched for a solution. It was only recently when it occurred to me whenever I want to use Git Bash; I am using it standalone. Below is the working steps for me for my future reference.

Adding Git Bash

1. Go to settings by pressing Ctrl + ,
2. Click on "Open JSON file"
3. Under the list array add the following:

{
  "guid": "{00000000-0000-0000-ba54-000000000002}",
  "name": "Git",
  "commandline": "C:/Program Files/Git/bin/bash.exe --login",
  "icon": "%PROGRAMFILES%/Git/mingw64/share/git/git-for-windows.ico",
  "startingDirectory": "%USERPROFILE%",
  "hidden": false
}

4. Save the settings.json file

These steps can also be used to add other shell profiles.

References

• Adding Git-Bash to the new Windows Terminal - Stack Overflow